Test | Specification...BP |
Characters | It occurs as a white or almost white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals. |
Identification
Test A Test B |
(a)Melting Point: 1210C to 1240C (b)Gives the reaction of benzoates |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in ethanol (96%) and in fatty oils |
Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless |
Carbonizable substances | The solution is not more intensely colored than the reference solution Y5 |
Oxidizable substances | Specified Test |
Halogenated compounds and halides | Not more than 300 ppm |
Heavy Metals | Not more than 10 ppm |
Sulfated Ash | Not more than 0.1% |
Assay | Not less than 99.0% and not more than 100.5% |
Test | Specification...IP |
Appearance | Colorless, light crystals, scales or needles; odor, slight and characteristic. |
Solubility | Freely soluble in ethanol (95%), in chloroform and in either, slightly soluble in water, soluble in fixed oils. |
Appearance of solution | The solution in ethanol (95%) is clear and colorless. |
Arsenic | Maximum 2ppm |
Heavy metals | Maximum 10ppm |
Readily oxidizable substances | Passes test |
Readily carbonizable substances | Passes test |
Cinnamic acid | Passes test |
Chlorinated compounds | Passes test |
Sulphated ash | Maximum 0.1% |
Water | Maximum 0.7% |
Assay | Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5% |
Test | Specification...USP |
Appearance | A white, crystalline powder or colorless crystals |
Solubility | Slightly soluble in water, soluble in boiling water, freely soluble in alcohol and in fatty oils. |
Appearance of solution | The solution is clear and colorless. |
Congealing range | 121 to 123 |
Water | Not more than 0.7% |
Readily carbonizable substances | Passes test |
Residue on ignition | Not more than 0.05% |
Heavy metals | Maximum 10 micro-gm/gm |
Readily oxidizable substances | Passes test |
Organic volatile impurities | Passes test |
Residual solvents | Passes test |
Assay | Not less than 99.5% and not more than 100.5% |
Shelf life, Storage and Packing
It should be stored in a segregated area in a cool and ventilated place away from combustible materials. Keep in a tightly closed container, sealed until ready for use. It is packed in 25kg or 50kg HDPE bags or drums as required.
Other
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We observe WHO Good manufacturing practice and Good laboratory practice.